From the original post: 2008-09-25 09:12:10.0 Is this damaging to our educational system? What effect will this have on the NCLB children of this... | ADVERTISEMENT  |
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From the original post: 2008-09-25 09:12:10.0 Is this damaging to our educational system? What effect will this have on the NCLB children of this... | ADVERTISEMENT |
Posted: Sep 25, 08 10:16am
Can you tell me where you are?
I live in Corpus Christi...the last of the "undeveloped" US coast and by darn it is gonna stay that way if our city fathers, who all have special interests, have anything to say about it!
Man...I think I have had WAY too much caffiene! Must calm down!
Posted: Sep 25, 08 10:19am
I taught for 22 years, one of my main goals being teaching critical thinking skills. Of course, it goes without saying that basic reading, math, composition, study skills, etc. lay the groundwork for being able to apply the mental process of discernment, analyzing, evaluating, etc.
NCLB destroys any hope of such teaching. It is test-centered and funding dependent. One has to teach to the test and the required record keeping is redundant and meaningless.
Like bilingual education, why would a school district want a child to succeed/be proficient enough to leave the program if it means hundreds of federal dollars will be lost for that one child?
Posted: Sep 25, 08 10:20am
Go in and take a look at the schools,take a tour,Chalk,pencils,paper.Where is the technology?
OMG! I will be on fire once my g-kid gets in school! I will be hated for sure, just as I was as Mom.
KATY BAR THE DOOR!!!!!! ;-O